Do you have a passion for piercing? Whether you want to complement your existing beauty services or start a new career, this introductory course will give you the confidence to join the exciting and profitable piercing industry.
Introduction to Body Piercing is an online course that will teach you the theory of upper body piercing, including the nose, ear cartilage and navel, as well as how to attach body jewellery. You will also learn important communication skills and how to assess client requirements.
In this online body piercing course, you will discover relevant skin penetration guidelines, learn about infection control, including use of PPE and respiratory hygiene, as well as sterilisation procedures, managing hazards, and wound and aftercare.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to pursue a career as a body piercing professional with the theory and knowledge required to secure an entry-level role in body piercing.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Body Piercing
1 : Upper body piercing
- Treatment plan
- Prepare client for service
- What is upper body piercing?
- Piercing sites (naval, ear, nose)
- Contra-indications
- Age, intoxication, skin conditions and allergies
- Keloid scars
- Wound healing
- Stages of wound healing
- Healing times
- Factors that impact on wound healing
- Jewellery
- Recording client information
- Infection control guidelines
- Sterilisation
- Body piercing tools
- Perform body piercing
- Prepare the client
- Performing the procedure
- Skin receptors and stimuli
- Nerve conduction
- Types of receptors
- Provide after care advice
- Aftercare for specific sites
2 : Ear Piercing
- Ear piercing services
- Prepare client services
- Prepare service area
- Equipment
- Materials and products
- Preparing yourself
- Recording client characteristics
- Where to pierce the ear
- Final client preparation steps
- Questioning skills
- Communication skills
- Communication barriers
- Special needs customers
- Cultural differences
- Effective listening skills
- What is communication?
- Nonverbal communication and body language
- Communication by phone
- Expression and choice of words
- Additional issues (multiple piercings, alcohol and stud selection)
- Contra-indications
- Cross infection
- Microorganisms (bacteria, fungi and viruses)
- Routes of infection
- Cleaning and sterilisation
- Handwashing
- Risk management
- Minimising blood to blood contact
- Cleaning and disinfecting equipment
- Preparing piercing equipment
- Perform piercing
- Adverse effects
- Disinfecting and cleaning equipment
- Sterilising
- Provide after care advice
Unit 2- Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures
Topic 1 – Follow standard and additional precautions for infection prevention and control
- Hand washing hygiene practices
- Implement hand care procedures
- Handwashing techniques – soap and water
- Handwashing techniques – alcohol-based formulation
- Skin irritations
- Cuts and abrasions
- Personal protection equipment (PPE)
- Respiratory hygiene and coughing/sneezing etiquette
- Preventing droplet and air borne infection
- Masks and respirators
- Environmental cleaning
- Contact infection
- Handle, transport and packaging linen
- Disposing of contaminated waste
- Health industry waste management
- Waste management plans
- Clinical waste, general waste and related waste
- Waste labelling, disposal techniques and collection
- Waste types (sharps, pharmaceutical waste etc)
- Clean and decontaminating equipment
- Prevent transmission of infection
- Decontamination processes
- Additional precautions for preventing transmission of infection
Topic 2: Identify infection hazards and assess risks
- Identify infection hazards (your own areas and other people)
- Responsibility for infection prevention and control
- Document and assess the likelihood and severity of risk
- The chain of infection
- Policies and procedures
- Risk controls
- Report on activities/tasks that put yourself and others at risk
- Measures that will minimise or control risks
Topic 3 – Follow procedures for managing risks associated with specific hazards
- Protocols for care after exposure to body fluids
- Worker safety
- Required report documentation
- Management protocols
- Appropriate signage
- Spill management
- Spill kits
- Aerosols and splatter
- Maintain clean and contaminated zones
- Confine records, materials and medicaments
- Confine contaminated instruments and equipment
Study Hours
Estimated duration 20 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
The Introduction to Body Piercing – is interactive, visually rich, understandable, and is very enjoyable. I discovered my passion for piercing and gained plenty of knowledge whilst the course was time flexible with my schedule.
F. Pattison, Thornlands QLD | Introduction to Body Piercing
I found the course learning easy and well set out. The website works really well and is also easy to use
C.Vamvakaris, Cooma NSW | Introduction to Body Piercing
I found it very easy to understand all the learning requirements. All tutors answered very fast.
B. Klesura, Clarkson, WA | Introduction to Body Piercing
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrol Online: Click Enrol Now (Credit Card) or Enrol Now (Internet Banking/BPAY)
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Enrol via Purchase Order/Tax Invoice
Enrolling Multiple Staff?
To enrol multiple staff, please complete the Employer Enrolment Form. We’ll be in touch within 60 minutes during business hours!
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and Direct Deposit.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
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